TITLE XII
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE

CHAPTER 167
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO BLIND, AGED, OR DISABLED PERSONS, AND TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN

New Hampshire Employment Program and Family Assistance Program

Section 167:82-a

    167:82-a Infringement on Rights of Other Employees Prohibited; Limited Employee Status. –
I. The employment program shall not require individuals to participate in the employment program in any way contrary to federal law under section 407(f) of the Social Security Act.
II. No participant in the employment program shall be required to work in subsidized employment for more hours than would be needed to produce an equivalent compensation if the participant were paid at the federal minimum wage level, unless a greater number of hours is necessary for the participant to meet federal work participation requirements.
III. Participants in the employment program shall receive the protections regarding sexual harassment and work conditions, not related to compensation and benefits, which are available to regular employees in that workplace such as safe environment, non-discrimination, and adequate rest and meal periods.

Source. 1997, 279:1. 2006, 325:9, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.